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Show mtu of tu G. P. "W. 0. Notes. Circulars have been received by the clubwomen of Utah during the past week regarding the hcadciuartera of the General Federation for the biennial contention con-tention to be held at SL Louis ln May. Tho headcuiarters of the federation will be at the Jefferson hotel, and the meetings meet-ings are to be held at the Odeon, which Is considered the most desirable hall for the purpose ln St Louis. The asembly hall Is on the ground floor, with twelve exits Into spacious alleys on both sld&s. It la 150 fet back from the street Tiolr-and Tiolr-and confusion; Its vcntllaticn and fight could hardly be Improved. The stage ls lifty feet ln depth, seventy-five feet ae and forty feet high to tpp It proscenium arch and eighty f2et to rigging loft. It is ar-r.T.ged ar-r.T.ged for concert and lecture purposes and adapted and thoroughly equipped for all kinds of scenic performances and grand opera On each side of the stage are waiting rooms, dressing rooms, toilet roorap, etc., and a stage entrance to School street. Above the boxes and around the entire hall Is a gallery seating seat-ing 64S people. The roof ls sixty feet above tho parquet floor and 19 spanned by eight steel trusses, so there are no columns ln tho hall anywhere, making every seat a dc-olrable one. The decorations deco-rations are ln the Italian Renaissance style a warm, rich red being used for the walls and Ivory finish for the woodwork. wood-work. The seats are upholstered with red leather and the floory covered with dark red velvet carpet; thus making the hall cheerful and attractive ln spite of its size. Acoustically the Odeon Is perfect, per-fect, and has been pronounced by great artists who have sung all over this country and Europe, to bo better ln this respect than any other musical hall In the world. Wasatch Literary Notes. Mrs. R. G. McNlece entertained the "Wasatch Literary club on Tuesday afternoon, March 15th. A most delightful delight-ful programme was enjoyed by the members and guests present. Mrs. Montgomery gave a resume of her travels ln Italy, showing pictures to Illustrate points of interest visited. Mrs. Sweazey gave a talk on Germany, Ger-many, In Imagination taking her listeners listen-ers for a day of pleasure ln Bonn. Daughters of Revolution. On Thursday afternoon the regular monthly meeting of the Daughters of the Revolution was held ln the Temple-ton Temple-ton building. An Interesting programme pro-gramme was given, Including a paper on "Alexander Hamilton," by Mrs, Lucy "W. Smith; a paper on tho life of Aaron Burr, by Mrs. Sarah S. Smith, and reminiscences of the life of Aaron Burr, by Mrs. John D. Spencer. Mrs. Spencer also read a letter from Burr's daughter to her father, during tho lat-ter's lat-ter's Imprisonment. The next meeting of tho society will be held on April 16th at the home of Mrs. T. G. Webber. "Woman's Club. Tho TVbman's club will hold an, open meeting Tuesday, March 22nd, at 3 p. m. at tho home of Mrs. R, Guthrie, S27 Third street. All friends of tho club arok urged to bo present. Dr. William Paden will give an address ad-dress on Japanese character. Dutch National Council. Tho Dutch National Council of Women Wo-men will hold Its annual meeting at The Hague on April 5th. There will not bo reports this year from affiliated societies, for the three day9 will all be taken up by the Congress on "Child-Protection," "Child-Protection," which ls to be held under tho auspices of the National Council. More than sixty associations interested In this work, and including the most distinguished philanthropists of the country, have formed the committee on arrangements for this congress. On the first day, April Cth, the care of orphans and neglected children will be discussed by JurlBts and rescue-workers; on April 7th the danger to children at school aro to be considered by pedagogical and medical authorities, and on April 8th tho evil consequences of children's leaving school and being put to work too early will be pointed out by labor-Inspectors and speakers from trades unions. A9 usual, the Dutch National Council of Women extends ex-tends a cordial Invitation to members of National Councils in other countries, and will be glad to welcome them, especially es-pecially those who understand the language. Club Notes. At the meeting of tho Ladles' Literary Lite-rary club next Friday afternoon tho Judges ln the short story contest will announce an-nounce the names of the two best short stories which have been offered ln the contest, after which the stories will be read by the writers. The musical pavt of the programme will be furnished by Prof. Wclhe, who will give a violin solo, accompanied by Mr. Shepherd, and WU-lnrd WU-lnrd Squires will sing a solo. Tomorrow afternoon the regular meeting of the Home Protective league will be held at tho home of Mrs. J. T. Harding, C7 Q street. Mrs. Charles G. Plummer will read a paper on "Eminent "Emi-nent Women and Why- They Were Eminent." Emi-nent." The meeting will be called "to order at 3 o'clock. Mrs. William R. Hutchinson, chairman chair-man of the educational committee o tho Utah Federation of Women's club3, ls preparing a report to be submitted to tho education committee of the General Gen-eral Federation of Women's clubs nt the coming biennial meeting In May. The general committee Is particularly Interested ln the work along the Hnc3 of domestic science that has been accomplished ac-complished under tho direction of tho Utah federation. The Clcofan meets on Tuesday afternoon after-noon at the home of Mrs. Charles Wells on Second street. Mrs. Stanley Claw-son Claw-son will read a paper on "William Morris," Mor-ris," and Mrs? Ada Cannon will road a paper on "Swinburne." On Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock the regular meeting of the music section sec-tion of the Ladles' Literary club will be held at tho homo of Mrs. James Hogle. A Beethoven programmo will be given. The Iioubo decoration section meets on Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock. A paper on "Spanish Architecture in America tho Missions of California," will be read by Mrs. Isaac Jennings. Mrs. Clesson S. Kinney, president of tho Utah Federation of Women's clubs, has, on Invitation of Mrs. Derilson, president of the General federation, consented to act aw a member of tho credentials committee at tho coming biennial bi-ennial meeting. At the meeting of the Reviewers' club last Monday afternoon Rev. WllUam H. Fish. Jr., gave a very Interesting account ac-count of "The. Quest of tho Holy Grail," which was given by him some months ago at Unity hall. a Mrs. Anna T. Hyde will entertain the Daughters of tho Utah Pioneers next Thursday afternoon at her home. On April Uth an anniversary mooting of the society will bo held. |